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Show The Best Test of Blood Sugar Control for People I t I I rath Diabetes Glycosylated Hemoglobin (HhAlc) is a ample lab test that of sugar reveals the average amount (also called glucose) that blood cells. Results are given in percentages. The hemoglobin Ale goal for people with warn someone with diabetes wlten their blood percent Those who keep their hemoglobin Ale levels dose to 7 percent have a much better sugar ts too high or too low This information helps persons with diabetes and their health care chance of delaying or preventing diabetes provider to change the management plan problems that affect the if needed. than treatment plan. or higher The hemoglobin Ale test measures the sugar y diabetes in Utah is less than or equal to 7 care provider makes any change in their has been in a help people with diabetes manage their disease dav-bThe readings day or even hour eyres, kidneys and nervres, Most people with diabetes need to those with hemoglobin Ale levels 8 percent A their blood sugar to get a complete change in treatment is almost always needed if a persons hemoglobin Ale picture of blood sugar control. blood sugar gives a snapshot of control at the person's blood over the last 3 months. The in the bloodstream that attaches to the number is over 8 percent, but if you can lower hemoglobin Ale test demonstrates if a persons hemoglobin (the part of the cell that carries your hemoglobin Ale number by any amount it time of the test, while the hemoglobin Ale test oxygen) in red blood cells. This process is called will improve pur chances of staying healthy. gives the big picture of control over the past 3 Its blood sugar is close to normal or too high. Persons with diabetes should test their blood months. Together these tests tell you and your the best test for a health care provider to tell if a ghcosylation. Once the sugar is attached, it stavs persons blood sugar is tinder control. there for the life of the red blood cell, which is sugar on a daily basis or as directed by their health care provider whether your blood sugar is about 120 days. The higher tlie level of blood health care provider. under curdroL hemoglobin Ale test at least twice a year. People sugar, the more sugar attaches to red blood ceils. blood sugar you can see how food, physical with diabetes should get die tea The hemoglobin Ale tea measures the amount activity and diabetes medications affect your Adopted ft cm tfi blood sugar. The readings from these tests can Centers for Disease Control and Prevention All people with diabetes should have a more often if their blood sugar stavs too high or if their health of sugar sticking to live hemoglobin in the red By Self monitoring your How Does Diabetes Affect Your Teeth? 1 hyperglycemia or an increase of sugar levels in loss and result in the complaint of xerostomia About 400 years ago William Shakespeare is at greater risk than the general public to gum (dry mouth). The bodys saliva aids in natural penned the phrase long in the tooth. This gentle problems. In many people with diabetes, dental deansing, buffering the adds in the mouth and metaphor implying an elderly person refers to infections are not handled by the body's defenses replenishing vital minerals to tlie teeth. person. Bacteria thrive I r their system. This may lead to abnormal Quid A person i j f even in the healthiest of mouths. This, combined decay. People with diabetes may also have in dentistry, periodontal disease is still the most with decreased blood circulation, suppressed increase of glucose or sugar levels in their saliva, I immune responses, neglect, and use of tobacco which may be anotiier contributing factor in j products may lead to chronic bleeding gums, increased tooth decay. is die deeper than normal pockets between the teeth a slight and gums, bone loss in the jaws and tooth loss. become damaged (enamel hypoplasia). Due caused The old adage an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure" could not ring more true. to the lack of fluorine in the municipal water Periodontal disease is never cured, but can be recommended to prevent this disease. This disease is a destruction of tlie gums and bone supporting tlie teeth. Any in I'tah, home fluoride treatment may be arrested once diagnosed and properly treated As a person with diabetes, remember - before Treatment may include professional dental seeing your dentist, always take your prescribed cleanings, prescription mouth rinses and medicines, antibiotic therapy, and occasionally medications and make sure you have eaten prior to your appointment to reduce any complications gum surgery by a periodontist (gum specialist). during treatment. Some patients see their periodontist more health is frequently than their dentist Of course, strict oral Herald compromised, such as hygiene is vital to periodontal maintenance. Sandro I. Patton, SDH, Dental Hygienist Many people with diabetes suffer from - Eat a healthy diet (apples and raw vegetables haw natural cleansing properties). are 2 K. Clark, DOS, Dentist, and in Private Practice in Salt lake City. - Brush at least twice daily removing ail debris from teeth (your dentist & hy giemst can demonstrate proper techniques). - Floss (at least daily). I ; j - Use fluoride treatment as presented by your dentist. 1 - Dont use tobacco products. ; individual whose a person with diabetes, I In children with diabetes, tlie enamel may leading tooth loss. j with a dry mouth may have an increase in dental as well as a penodontal disease. Even with all the advances worldwide, and Prevention of Gum Disease and Cavities Guidelines I receding guns and bone loss, also known as prevalent disease Nations! Institutes of Health Get rcgi ilar dental checkups including periodontal evaluations. |